Health Talk – The Freedom to Move starts with Anlene

I remembered writing about how important calcium is especially for women and I cannot emphasize how much more important it is! Allow me to reiterate the main benefits of calcium:
- helps build strong teeth
- avoid risk of Osteoporosis
- bone health to give us the freedom to move
- needed for muscles to function

Anlene

Anlene Powder is the Number #1 Adult Milk Powder brand in Singapore. 

With a 20-year track record as the leading bone health product in Asia, the brand’s mission is to raise awareness to the importance of bone health to retain our mobility, in order to pursue our passions and live life to the fullest. Anlene products are enriched with a scientifically-formulated mix of calcium and other essential bone nutrients which include vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium to ensure enhanced calcium absorption and bone strength. Anlene has twice as much calcium as regular milk. 

Anlene Concentrate 

Besides the usual powder format, Anlene Concentrate (liquid format in 110ml packs) was launched in Singapore in 2010, providing a highly differentiated “4x Calcium than regular fresh milk” proposition to consumers. You only require 2 packets of Anlene Concentrate milk for your 100% daily calcium needs. There are 4 available delicious flavours - Fat Free with Collagen, Chocolate, Vanilla and Black Sesame. 

I’m slightly lactose-intolerant since recent years so this works best for me when I take them as early in the day as possible. The bloating usually goes away later in the day so its perfect! 

I realized we all have a general conception that Anlene is only taken by the elderly. As mentioned time and time again, Calcium is key for all ages and we really need to start taking care of our bones while we are still young! The Anlene Concentrate is very convenient for me, especially on early mornings when sleep is more important than waking at 4-5am to prepare breakfast. I put 1-2 packets of the Anlene Concentrate into my bag I’m ready to go! It will be perfect for busy-working women and PMEBs, no more finding excuse of not having enough time for a quick breakfast! 

DO check out Anlene’s website (http://synad3.nuffnang.com.sg/gtrack/click/14555) too for promotions, recipes and chances for you to win and try the Anlene Concentrates! :D 

Here’s a contest for you to win 10x Anlene goodie bag for winners, worth $50 each! Input your answer in the comments box with your email address. Correct answers would be chosen at random. 

Question: When should you start taking care of your bones? 

Choose the correct answer: 

a. After 30 years old 

b. After 50 years old 

c. TODAY! 

Good luck and have fun! :D

Health Talk – Omical Organic Milk Calcium Supplement

(Sponsored post)

I have always been a milk-lover until recent years when I started getting slightly lactose-intolerant (for no apparent reason). That could happen, according to my doctor, like any allergy. Since then, I started to cut down on my milk intake and decided to increase my calcium intake by taking milk calcium supplements. Well, calcium is a mineral that many of us adults are not getting sufficiently; even if you tell me you drink a glass of low-fat milk every morning.

Benefits of Calcium:

-       Healthy bones, teeth and gums

-       Blood pressure control

-       Proper blood clotting

-       Enzyme activation

-       Cholesterol regulation

-       Hormone function

So I searched high and low for the best form of milk calcium supplements and… That was when I found Omical, an organic milk calcium supplement, made from pure milk (which is the natural wholesome form of calcium that allows optimal absorption and low in lactose at the same time).

Most of the other calcium supplements that are made of calcium carbonate, lactate or gluconate are derived from sources such as crushed up rocks, shells and bones, which carry potential contamination with toxic substances like lead or mercury. Omical; developed from a natural food source, is free from steroids, antibiotics, hormones, as well as toxic metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic.

Omical contains all minerals that are natural from organic milk that ensures absorption. Only Vitamin D is added and so it is safe even for children.

I take 2 tablets a day, as suggested and each tablet contains 250mg of elemental calcium and perfect for absorption slowly into the bones! For those who have difficulty swallowing tablets, you may also crush the tablets for easier consumption.

Of course, I always recommend a well-balanced diet and regular workout as keys to leading a healthy lifestyle and keeping your health in check! Supplements, as I have mentioned in my previous posts, are as the names state, to make up for what your body lacks or cannot be attained from your daily meal intake. I choose Omical because of the natural and organic milk source, minus the fat I get in my regular milk-drinks.

Find out more about Omical! Each bottle of 60 tablets is retailing at $31.90 and available at Guardian, Unity, Watsons and independent pharmacies.

The great news for my readers today: Omical will be giving away 5 bottles to readers who are interested to try it out! All you need to do is answer this simple question in the comments section with your name and email address, OR, you may email me privately at Limaran@gmail.com if you are shy.

Question:

How is Omical different from other calcium supplements?

If you would like to try the samples, you can leave your details HERE and the sample will be sent to you!

Good luck on winning! Have fun everyone! Strong bones for all! J

Health & Nutrition - Supplements

I did not start taking supplements the same time as I started working out and used to dread taking many pills and disliked the nagging Jason did when he told me I should start taking supplements few years ago. It was only in end 2011 that I started taking supplements, after a bout of fungal infections. The first supplement I took was of course protein shakes, and the first supplement tablets I started taking was probiotics. So today, I'll be going into details of what each supplement is essential for. It'll be a long post so hang in there! :)

As you can see, I have bought most of my supplements from vitacost.com (explains some of the house brands that I have), will be trying iherb.com for my next order! Please note that I'll be touching on the brief benefits of each supplement (why I chose to take them) as it'll have to go on in pages if I were to explain everything. Go on and google more about them if you are interested to get any of the supplements that I'm taking. 

1. Folic acid - As some of you may know, folic acid is taken before and during pregnancy for women to prevent birth defects on the baby, so, yea that was the main reason why I started taking  them. HUR. However, it also keeps our hearts healthy and brains young!
2. Probiotics - These are also known as 'good bacteria' that can be found in yogurt and this is the only supplement I cannot live without. It helps improve your immune system and brain function, helps lower cholesterol levels and improve stomach health, and it treats allergies.
3. CoQ-10 - Improves heart health and acts as an anti-oxidant for your body.
4. Milk Thistle - Helps protect my liver from liver diseases
5. BCAA - Short for Branched Chain Amino Acids, to prevent muscle catabolism (muscle breakdown) especially important during my current Intermittent Fasting stint.
6. Multi-vitamins - To get a little more vitamins, minerals and nutrients than what I get from my daily food intake.
7. Calcium - Okay, the main reason why I'm forcing myself to eat these 3 calcium pills everyday is the fear of teeth and hair falling during and after pregnancy, since I don't drink milk everyday. On top of that, calcium better improves the absorbency of the other supplements that I take daily.
8. Fish oil - Very important staple if you are working out and bodybuilding. Fish oil reduces signs of aging, improves fat-burning and MOST IMPORTANTLY, preserves lean muscles and improve bone health.

Now that you know what I'm taking, I guess you should also know what I'm lacking. HAHA. Feel free to comment, email me if you think I'm lacking anything, or am taking too much of something? I'm very open to suggestions as well! I hope this post helps in clarifying some of your doubts and questions on what kind of supplements you decide to take.

Some updates from last week and yesterday..

Sunday OOTD before mass

My current back with WIIINGS!

May 2013 V.S Week 7 of IF

Team Axis was at Elias Park Primary yesterday and today, for the HPB program me "Be Smart, Don't Start"!

We homecooked last night, was craving salmon!

Yellow and green peppers with white fish!

That's all for today and have a fantastic week ahead everyone! Till thennnn!